DUI & OVI

DUI / OVI Defense Lawyers

Serving All of Ohio. Call (419) 610-2032

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may be tempted to treat
your offense as a somewhat more serious traffic offense than speeding.
Nothing could be further from the truth. As a criminal offense, being
convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI), commonly known
as driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, can negatively affect
your driving privileges, your reputation, and perhaps your very freedom.

Why Choose Our Drunk Driving Attorneys?

Attorney Stone named first ever “Defender of the Month” by
the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights

To protect your rights, contact our Crawford County DUI defense attorneys at
The Stone Law Firm, LTD. From our office in Bucyrus, we provide experienced criminal defense for
clients throughout Ohio accused of a variety of traffic offenses, misdemeanors,
and felonies. We can explore all of your options for beating the charges
you face. Discover how we can help you today!

A DUI Charge Carries More Than Criminal Penalties

Beyond any criminal consequences, a conviction for OVI can significantly
raise your car insurance premiums. It can also compromise your professional
licensure as a doctor, nurse, lawyer, or other licensed professional.
As a criminal offense, it may also prevent you from obtaining future employment
opportunities, qualifying for a loan, or serving in the military.

In Ohio, the criminal penalties for a first DUI conviction could include:

Significant fines

Driver's license suspension for up to one year

Mandatory community control

Minimum of three days in jail.

Penalties go up significantly for a second DUI conviction. Third and fourth
arrests constitute felony DUI, which can include a mandatory sentence
in federal prison.

Why You Need a Crawford County DUI Attorney

At the law office of
The Stone Law Firm, LTD, we work to prevent these consequences by providing vigorous criminal defense.

We will thoroughly investigate the factors in your case, seeking to ensure that:

Police had probable cause to perform a traffic stop.

You were informed of your rights.

Field sobriety tests were conducted within the appropriate parameters.

A Breathalyzer or blood test was accurately administered.

Depending on the results of our investigation, we may be able to negotiate
a reduction in charges or file a motion to have the case dismissed entirely.
Whatever the situation, we fight hard to obtain the best possible outcome.